Description

On 3 April 2025, Chapman Bros Construction Ltd registered the Kemptown Quarry Development Project for environmental assessment, in accordance with Part IV of the Environment Act.

The purpose of the proposed undertaking is to develop the existing <2 ha Kemptown aggregate Quarry located at 1417 Kemptown Road, in the community of Upper Kemptown, Colchester County. The quarry, which was opened in 2023 under a temporary operating permit is located on PID 20343422. The quarry is planned to be expanded up to 30.6 ha within the next 50 years. Levels of activity including blasting, crushing, asphalt production, and heavy equipment operation, will be similar to current operations and with continued estimated production of an average of 25,000-50,000 tonnes of aggregate annually based on market demands. Aggregate from the Kemptown Quarry is used locally for provincial road construction projects.

Minister's Decision

On 22 May 2025, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change released a decision (PDF) concerning this review. The Minister has decided to approve the undertaking in accordance with Section 13(1)b of the Environmental Assessment Regulations, pursuant to Part IV of the Environment Act. The undertaking has been approved subject to a number of conditions (PDF).

Project Documents

• Minister's Decision, Approval (PDF)
• Conditions (PDF)
• Comments EA Registration (PDF)
• Public Notice

Registration

• Kemptown Quarry Development EA Registration Document - Part 1 (PDF)
• Kemptown Quarry Development EA Registration Document - Part 2 (PDF)
• Kemptown Quarry Development EA Registration Document - Part 3 (PDF)
• Kemptown Quarry Development EA Registration Document - Part 4 (PDF)
• Kemptown Quarry Development EA Registration Document - Part 5 (PDF)
• Kemptown Quarry Development EA Registration Document - Part 6 (PDF)

Opportunities for Public Input

Public comments on the Registration were accepted until 3 May 2025.

All comments received from the public consultation will be posted on the Department's website for public viewing.  In the case of an individual, the address, email and contact information will be removed before being placed on the website.